Since being founded in 2018, Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services.Led by Amar Kuchinad, Copper's Global CEO, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology â the gold standard in secure custody. Copperâs multi-award winning custody system is unique in that it can be connected to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications and even staking pools without the assets leaving the custody. Built on top of this state-of-the-art custody, ClearLoop is the first solution in the market that overcomes a growing industry challenge; counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges, and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from the safety of their MPC-secured wallets. By reducing settlement time for transfers to a few milliseconds (without blockchain network dependency) and offering enhanced security measures, ClearLoop is rapidly reshaping the way asset managers trade and manage capital. In addition to industry-leading security certifications, Copper has one of the strongest insurance coverages in the industry from an A+ rated insurer, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for institutions seeking to safeguard their assets.Why an internship at Copper? "At Copper, the summer internship is a gateway into blockchain technology and the finance industry. During these two months, you'll tackle real challenges, receive genuine mentorship, and make a meaningful impact from day one." â Marketing Intern âCopper is a great place to work, it's like traditional finance but with the fast paced, exciting buzz that the crypto markets bring.I learnt so much during my internship at copper, your voice really feels heard and you really feel like you are making a difference. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to kickstart a career in fintech.â â Finance Intern Department environment The Risk Team at Copper embeds and maintains an effective Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the business lines, ensuring that any risks to the business are identified, assessed and measures put in place to mitigate or reduce the risk in accordance with regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction, our approved risk tolerance, risk appetite and strategic plans. Role Purpose Weâre looking for a talented individual to join our Risk team for an unforgettable 8-week internship. As one of our interns, you will bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, and will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. Weâre looking for a talented individual to join our Risk team for an unforgettable 8-week internship. As one of our interns, you will bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, and will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. The intern will work alongside the Risk team helping to ensure that all risks to the business are identified and mitigated where appropriate, using the enterprise risk framework and regulatory best practices. Key Responsibilities of the role You will support the Risk team with the companyâs risk management framework and controls that govern financial and enterprise risk, your key responsibilities will include:
Support the Risk Team with day-to day risk management activities under guidance from senior team members. Assist in the identification and documentation of financial and operational risk across Copperâs products, services and processes. Support financial risk monitoring activities, such as tracking exposures, limits and key risk indicators under supervision. Help prepare risk reporting and management information using Excel and other tools, including simple summaries and trackers. Support coordination with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Product, Technology) to help gather information for risk reviews and assessment. Assist with the documentation of risk incidents and issues, including logging updates and following up on remediation actions. Help collect and organise information used in risk assessments, including inherent risk description, control mappings and action tracking.
Your experience, skills and knowledge Essential
Currently in your second year at university or a year before graduation, completing a Risk Management, Business studies, Finance/Economics Degree or related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Comfortable using Excel for simple data analysis and reporting. Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with data and documentation.
Desirable
Knowledge of the Fintech industry.
Why Copper? At Copper, we keep innovation, openness, and curiosity at the centre of everything we do. Here, bold ideas get the spotlight, learning is constant, and diversity shapes our team from the ground up. Jump into a fast-moving, dynamic team that loves a challenge and knows how to have fun along the way. Collaboration is just as important as resultsâyouâll be surrounded by smart, driven colleagues in London and across our APAC, Switzerland, UAE, and US offices. Hybrid working model â we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the adaptability of flexibly working. Diversity and inclusion matter to us â theyâre woven into Copper life. From employee-led groups like Women at Copper to a committee focused on community and wellbeing, youâll have a network that supports you from day one. Everyone voice matters. If youâre looking to ramp up your career, or keen to do something new in your field, with us, youâll keep moving forward. Ready to make your mark, keep growing, and join a supportive, dynamic team? Copperâs the place. The interview process at Copper Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and engaging. While specific steps may vary slightly depending on the role, the typical journey includes:
Application and questions (this is the current stage you are at) Initial Screening A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role. Assessment day A conversation focused on team dynamics, collaboration >
We understand you may use AI to support with your answers to the questions or assessment preparation, but we would ask you to try and make the commentary as individual and authentic as possible, we want the answers to come straight from you! Additional steps may be added based on the role's complexity or seniority. We aim to keep the process transparent and respectful of your time. About the internship Successful candidates will spend 8 weeks working with our Risk team in the summer months. In this time you will gain:
Hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Mentorship from experienced professionals.
Some more information about the opportunity:
Start and end dates - Monday 6th July until Friday 28th August 2026 Intern Assessment Day â Tuesday 17th March 2026 ÂŁ14 per hour Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals Fantastic working environment â London, Soho 5 days on-site, 9am until 6pm Application deadline â Friday 13th February 2026
Benefits
Attend professional development sessions designed for a global network of interns, helping you build essential skills Take part in a structured internship programme offering exposure to multiple projects and areas within Copper, with bespoke objectives tailored to your personal learning goals
In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and welcoming working environment. If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love you to apply for the opportunity. Copper is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, bring us your experience, perspectives, and skills. It is in our differences that we will continue to grow and ensure Copper is transforming how institutional investors engage with digital assets. Copper is a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you have a disability. If you require us to provide any assistance during the recruitment process, then we would ask you to highlight this to us and we will be happy to accommodate.